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THE SECRET HOSTORY OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
A COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CHRONICLE OF THE RISE AND FALL OF ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST SECRETIVE AND CONSPIRATORIAL BROTHERHOODS |
| By: |
Susie Hodge |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1844768880 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781844768882 |
| Publisher: |
ANNESS PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2009 |
| Pages: |
96 |
| Description: |
An authoritative history of the rise and fall of the Knights Templar, from their rapid progression from humble men of the Cross to powerful warrior-monks, and to their arrest, persecution and dissolution in a tempestuous period of history covering two centuries. |
| Synopsis: |
The Knights Templar were the most powerful military religious order of the Middle Ages, originally formed from nine comrades in 1118 to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land. Returning to Europe within a decade and sworn to poverty, chastity and obedience the Knights Templar rapidly gained wealth, lands and influence. Their influence at the height of their powers extended well beyond war, into diplomacy, politics and the banking and technology of the age. The book looks at the speculations, myths and mysteries of these legendary knights. It looks at controversial claims and conspiracies surrounding the Knights Templar and the likely truths behind them - such as whether they had guardianship or special knowledge of the Holy Grail. It also shows the historical legacy of the Templars today. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Southwater |
| Returns: |
Returnable |